FTI urges government to overhaul imported EV excise to ensure fairness
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
Vehicle sales rose 15.39% to 406,162 from January to July 2026, but one-tonne pickup sales fell 17.38%, while domestic electric passenger-car production totalled 46,924 units.
Thai Cabinet backs tough bill barring domestic violence settlements
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
The government is moving ahead with a Cabinet-backed bill to break the cycle of domestic violence, make the offence non-compoundable, increase penalties and make Thai society safer.
Thailand opens consultation on proposed THB450 foreign tourist fee
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
The draft would allow foreign tourists multiple trips into and out of Thailand within 30 days without another payment while covered by the insurance provided.
Thailand records THB984.32 billion in revenue from foreign tourists
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
China was the largest source market, while foreign tourist spending reached THB984.32 billion and cumulative foreign tourist arrivals fell 2.96% year on year.